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Bill Introductions Involving South Dakota Newsletter for Sunday February 19, 2023 ( 8 items )  

Rep. Barr Introduces Joint Resolution on Labor Rule on Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 7, 2023. H.J. Res. 30. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Brad Finstad, R-Mi  more

Sen. Booker Resolution on Celebration of Black History Month Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Feb. 14, 2023. S. Res. 63. A resolution celebrating Black History Month; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., John Boozman, R-Ark., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Edward  more

Sen. Fischer Introduces Bill to Establish Cattle Contract Library
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced legislation on Feb. 2, 2023. S. 228. A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish a cattle contract library, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Jon Tester, D-Mont., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Mike Braun, R-Ind., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Bill Cassidy, R-  more

Sen. Hawley Introduces Bill to Issue Obligations to Make Medicare, Social Security Payments
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2023. S. 213. A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to issue obligations to make Medicare and Social Security payments, despite the debt limit being reached; to the Committee on Finance.  more

Sen. Hoeven Introduces Bill to Provide Clarification Regarding Common Name for Bison
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., introduced legislation on Feb. 2, 2023. S. 258. A bill to provide clarification regarding the common or usual name for bison and compliance with section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Jon Tester, D-Mont., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev.,   more

Sen. Klobuchar Resolution to Honor Life of Ex-Sen. Durenberger Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on Feb. 13, 2023. S. Res. 57. A resolution honoring the life of David Ferdinand Durenberger, former Senator for the State of Minnesota; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J.,   more

Sen. Lankford Introduces Bill on Termination of Determination to Suspend Entries, Imports
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2023. S. 208. A bill to establish a procedure for terminating a determination by Surgeon General to suspend certain entries and imports from designated places; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., John Thune, R-S.D., Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Jon Tester, D-Mont., Margaret Wood Hass  more

Sen. Thune Introduces Bill to Prohibit Health Care Practitioner From Failing to Exercise Proper Degree of Care to Abortion Survivors
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2023. S. 204. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Marco Rubi  more